28Nov/14

Liver transplant recipient marks 25th anniversary – Ashland Times Gazette (subscription)

Liver transplant recipient marks 25th anniversary
Ashland Times Gazette (subscription)
The procedure expanded the options for children with liver disorders, many of whom died while waiting for a liver from a deceased donor. It was first used only in small children. It’s now used for older children, and at some transplant centers, for adults.

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28Nov/14

Supermodel Naomi Campbell launches Ebola fashion pop-up – Al-Arabiya


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Supermodel Naomi Campbell launches Ebola fashion pop-up
Al-Arabiya
Sporting a thick fringe and wearing a plunging grey dress, Campbell showed off party dresses, glittery high heels and other pieces donated by designers and friends to be sold at the store. The “Fashion for Relief” shop, a fundraising drive founded by

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28Nov/14

Iowa woman’s gratitude is a gift she gave others – USA TODAY


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Iowa woman’s gratitude is a gift she gave others
USA TODAY
DES MOINES, Iowa — Such gratitude overcame Emily Markert on Thanksgiving 15 years ago that it lives on today. Two weeks ago, thousands of people nationwide saw her face on a car during a NASCAR race in Phoenix. It was put there after Emily …
Emily’s gratitude is a gift she gave othersDesMoinesRegister.com

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27Nov/14

Sister of organ donor steps up to offer liver to teen with rare cancer – Globalnews.ca

Sister of organ donor steps up to offer liver to teen with rare cancer
Globalnews.ca
VANCOUVER – Fourteen-year-old Tessa Williams is hoping the generous offer from the sister of her deceased friend will save her life. The Grade 9 student who lives in Black Creek, near Courtenay, was diagnosed with Fibrolamellar Hepatocellular …

27Nov/14

Local teen to be featured in Rose Bowl parade for organ donation – Goshen News

Local teen to be featured in Rose Bowl parade for organ donation
Goshen News
“With the two youngest daughters that conversation (about organ donation) carried more weight and emphasis,” Mark Mikel said. Kelsey had decided to be an organ donor, so when the Mikel’s arrived at Elkhart General Hospital that tragic night and